Imagine standing in the Esplanade at Disneyland around 11:30 at night. The park is closing. Tens of thousands of people are moving toward the exits at the same time, the way they do every single night. Then the exit in front of you closes. Cast members start pointing you somewhere else. There are helicopters overhead. There are drones. There are ...

Thousands of families are heading to Walt Disney World this fall expecting the vacation they have spent months — and potentially years — planning. But what they find after arriving could look very different. Several problems are colliding across the resort in 2026, and even one can throw an expensive Disney day off course. When several happen during the same ...

For more than three decades, Star Tours has taken Walt Disney World guests on adventures across a galaxy far, far away. But as Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues evolving, one of the park’s longest-running attractions could eventually find itself without a place in the lineup. The arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge changed how Disney brings the franchise to life, offering ...

Walt Disney World is in one of its heaviest construction stretches in years. The Walt Disney World Railroad is down for refurbishment. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closes November 2. Seven construction permits were filed for Disney Springs in a single week. The Disney Skyliner already has its 2027 maintenance closure on the calendar. Solar trash cans are being swapped out resort-wide, ...

Few headlines carry the weight of this one. A man has died at Six Flags Over Georgia, police said, and one of the park’s biggest rides was evacuated in the aftermath. Others were hurt. A great deal remains unconfirmed, and both the park and the city have said they won’t share more at this time out of respect for the ...

Staying at one of Walt Disney World’s most expensive hotels sounds like the ultimate vacation experience. Beautiful rooms, impressive pools, convenient transportation, and some of the best locations on Disney property make these resorts incredibly appealing. But there’s one problem that doesn’t always get enough attention when families start planning their vacations. Credit: Scott Smith, Flickr What happens when you’re ...

Disney World resorts can feel magical and unlike any other hotel in the world. You walk in, and the rest of life seems to fade a little. Now imagine a Monday afternoon when strobe lights and loud ringing tones are on the schedule. According to the notice, that’s fire alarm testing at Disney’s Riviera Resort, and it comes with a ...

Walt Disney World guests planning to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios next week will have less time to explore the park than usual, with an upcoming early closure set to disrupt the regular operating schedule. Credit: David Aughinbaugh II, Flickr The change will affect visitors on October 20, when the park is scheduled to close to day guests several hours earlier ...

Reseller culture was once confined to limited-edition sneakers, high-demand concert passes, and rare gaming consoles. Today, scalpers have invaded a brand-new market: theme park admission tickets. Credit: Walt Disney Archives Outrage recently erupted across social media when videos surfaced showing resellers clearing warehouse shelves of deeply discounted Disneyland ticket packages. The sight of shoppers filling entire carts with stacks of ...

Some weekends at Disney World feel a little busier than others. This one has the signs to back it up. On Saturday, October 10, our team drove to Disney Springs and found road signage telling guests that parking had hit capacity. And Lightning Lane Premier Pass, the priciest way to skip lines, is reported sold out at all four parks ...